Jeremy wrote:I have lots of sleeping problems and something my doctor told me that had instant results was - Don't use a computer after 7 pm. Since I started doing that I've been able to get to sleep much earlier (before midnight on every occasion!)
Don't know if you'll be happy with the solution though - you might think not sleeping is a worthwhile sacrifice for going on the computer at night...
"They" did a study that said that if you are looking at a screen, such as a TV or a computer, then you will be "fighting" your body for up to two hours to go to sleep. Sometimes I would imagine it grows longer than this. See, I use a computer until I go to bed, but I work a long day job so that when I get home I am tired. I would highly suggest to the "insomniacs" on this board to try doing something active during the day and then not using the computer after 7 PM just like Jeremy said. Then get in your bed at 9 PM and relax. You should find it slightly easier to fall asleep. At least try it twice. Always try things twice.
Also, as a sidenote, many of the people on this board are in between ages (I think it was) 13-21. Apparently, people in this age range need more sleep because their brain is actually still growing, and apparently it helps if they are getting more sleep. Regardless of whether this is true or not, I do know that people of this age range need more sleep during their day because their whole body is still growing, hormonal changes are occuring, etc. Keep this in mind as well.
So to sum up:
1) Do something active during the day, and eat healthy meals.
2) Turn off all your "screens" by 7 PM. After that, maybe you could read a book or talk on the phone.
3) Get in your bed by 9 PM and try to relax.
Now, anyone who knows me knows that I don't follow this advice I'm giving exactly, but I do know that it has worked for me and others in the past.
